To help higher ed students and educators adjust as they continue to work from home, SketchUp Pro will be available to everyone who previously had access through their school’s networked lab. The SketchUp for Schools category is where you can have product and education specific questions addressed by the wider SketchUp educational community as well as SketchUp team members. Whether you’ve hit a roadblock and need expert advice or want to celebrate a recent SketchUp modeling win, the SketchUp Forum is a great place to connect with our worldwide community of SketchUp enthusiasts. The 3D printable “Custom Castle” project is one of our favorite lesson plans available in SketchUp for Schools. These self-paced lessons are available in both video and Google Slide format and range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. The available lesson plans cover popular topics such as 3D printing, 3D modeling for shop class, and modeling a cell for science class. SketchUp for Schools features K-12 specific lesson plans that have been developed to meet ISTE and Common Core learning standards.

Whether modeling your house or a tropical beachside retreat, SketchUp for Schools has the modeling tools to bring your vision to life. SketchUp for Schools is compatible with Chromebooks and includes K-12 specific lesson plans, tutorial videos, and training resources so students and teachers can quickly gain confidence and improve their 3D modeling skills.

SketchUp for Schools is a free, browser-based version of SketchUp that was developed specifically for primary and secondary schools.

In response to COVID-19 school closures around the world, anyone with a personal Google or Microsoft account can access SketchUp for Schools through June 30th, 2020. With the unprecedented number of students and educators adjusting to distance learning, the SketchUp Education team would like to share some of our favorite free educational resources available to help learners of all ages master SketchUp in their pajamas.

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